- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Will Rogers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Will Rogers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570006100
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will Rogers Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Will Rogers Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Will Rogers Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063570006100 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 18.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Will Rogers Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Will Rogers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- This school 522
Will Rogers Elementary
522 students
What this shows Will Rogers Elementary reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will Rogers Elementary compares
Will Rogers Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 33.6%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Will Rogers Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Will Rogers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will Rogers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Canyon Charter Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Will Rogers Elementary
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary?
Will Rogers Elementary has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Will Rogers Elementary?
33.5% of students at Will Rogers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will Rogers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Will Rogers Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will Rogers Elementary?
Will Rogers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Will Rogers Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Will Rogers Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.